Zaya is a contemporary dancer who has just realized her love for her dance partner Nadege. But first she must realize her love for herself, overcoming her fears and opening up about who she is to her mother. Project Links Website Facebook News & Reviews “GORGEOUS SHORT FILM FOLLOWS A QUEER LOVE STORY BETWEEN DANCE… Continue reading Short Film: ZAYA, 6min., Canada, LGBT
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Director BIO: Marin Håskjold (LADY OF THE NIGHT)
Director Biography – Marin Håskjold Marin Håskjold (f.1993, Trondheim) is an artist and a filmmaker. Education at Nordland Collage of Art and Film in Lofoten. BA from Tromsø Academy of Contemporary Art. Håskjold is working whit topics as gender roles, alienation and sexuality.
Short Film: LADY OF THE NIGHT, 13min., Norway, LGBT
The dynamics between friends are challenged when Martin arrives at the Christmas party wearing a dress. The evening becomes an exploration of male roles, and where hidden desires come forth. Project Title (Original Language): I kveld er det lov å være mann Film Type: Short Runtime: 13 minutes 9 seconds Completion Date: August 23, 2017… Continue reading Short Film: LADY OF THE NIGHT, 13min., Norway, LGBT
Director BIO: Leigh Rivenbark (BREATHING THROUGH A STRAW)
Director Biography – Leigh Rivenbark Leigh Rivenbark is an award-winning gay Canadian director, writer, actor, and artistic producer. For the past 25 years, he has worked in theatres throughout North America such as the National Arts Centre, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Citadel Theatre, and Neptune Theatre. He is… Continue reading Director BIO: Leigh Rivenbark (BREATHING THROUGH A STRAW)
Short Film: BREATHING THROUGH A STRAW, 18min., Canada, LGBT
AWARD WINNER Breathing Through a Straw recently won Best Alberta Short at the Calgary International Film Festival (Oscar-qualifying festival) and was selected to screen in the Best of Shorts showcase. In addition, the film won the Award of Distinction from the Canada Shorts Film Festival. FESTIVALS The film has screened at many festivals, including the… Continue reading Short Film: BREATHING THROUGH A STRAW, 18min., Canada, LGBT
LGBT Film Festival – Thursday November 8th, 7pm (Toronto)
The FEEDBACK Monthly Film Festival is back for 2018.. Our home is The Carlton Cinemas, located in the heart of downtown Toronto at 20 Carlton Street. The event runs from 7pm to 9:10pm. Continuing to showcase the best of short films from around the world, while maintaining our audience feedback format moderated by Matthew Toffolo.… Continue reading LGBT Film Festival – Thursday November 8th, 7pm (Toronto)
LGBT Festival Testimonial – September 19 2018
Nevada McPherson This is a GREAT festival! My screenplay PIANO LESSONS was one of the First Scenes winners and the reading it received by professional actors was excellent! Also I really appreciate that the folks who run the festival took the time to provide me with such thoughtful and insightful feedback on my screenplay. Thank… Continue reading LGBT Festival Testimonial – September 19 2018
LGBT Festival Testimonial – August 21 2018
Filmmaker Andrew Hawkins (MASQUERADE) My initial reaction was “whoa – look at all of those people!!!!” I had a big smile on my face. I was also impressed and touched at the moderator’s clear preparation and ardent support for the film. Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Video:
LGBT Toronto Festival Testimonial – August 19 2018
I was very moved to hear how the film resonated for audiences outside of New York City, where the film is based and where it was first shown. I was especially grateful for the comments from people working in AIDS services that the film was “warm, welcoming, and energetic,” and that it represented the lives… Continue reading LGBT Toronto Festival Testimonial – August 19 2018
LGBT Festival Testimonial – August 14 2018
Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: Andrew Hawkins This was a fantastic experience! The feedback video was wonderfully made, curated and extremely valuable to me as a first time filmmaker! It’s a pity more fests don’t offer something like this. I didn’t attend the festival in person but was impressed to see the large crowd size in… Continue reading LGBT Festival Testimonial – August 14 2018
LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival 